Around Town

The Mysteries and Detectives Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Abington Community Library, 1200 W. Grove St., Clarks Summit. The selection for August is James M. Cain’s “The Postman Always Rings Twice.” The author for September will be Robert B. Parker.

Support Group

A Christian support group for 12-step recovery meets on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Waverly United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 105 Church St. Meetings are open to both women and men to aid in the recovery of individuals suffering from life’s hurts, addictions and afflictions. The group utilizes the 12-Step Program, combined with related scripture and text. Call 570-961-1234 for more information.

Golf Tournament

The Newton Recreation Center will host a golf tournament at the Summit Hills Golf Course, 1235 Country Club Road, Newton Twp., on Saturday, Aug. 23, beginning with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The captain-and-crew format tournament is $75 per person and includes a green fee, cart, dinner and prizes. For more information, call the center at 570-586-7808 or Diana McDonald at 570-587-3083.

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